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About Brussels

About Brussels
 Neighbourhoods in Brussels: Ixelles/Elsene In Ixelles you’ll find a serene and tranquil alcove in busy Brussels, the beautiful Bois de la Cambre forest, parks, ponds, and the Abbaye de la Cambre, which was founded in 1196 by the Sisters of the Cistercian Order. The building... [Read more]

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Enjoy the à la carte menu at Brussels Le Marmiton restaurant

Enjoy the à la carte menu at Brussels Le Marmiton restaurant
Located in the heart of Brussels, the restaurant ‘Le Marmiton’ is perfectly situated in the ‘Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries.’ This family run business has been around for years and strikes the ideal balance between old and new. With table displays including candles and flowers... [Read more]

Discover Paris, Brussels & Lille for less!

Discover Paris, Brussels & Lille for less!
Summer is the time for adventure, so this August we are offering discounts on three of our most popular destinations: Paris, Brussels & Lille by offering 10% off Standard and 20% off Standard Premier tickets throughout the month. Just enter the relevant Eurostar voucher codes... [Read more]

Discover Belgium waffles at Wittamer’s

Discover Belgium waffles at Wittamer’s
Belgium creates some of the worlds most famous chocolate and tastiest quality waffles. Therefore a visit to Brussels has to be completed with a trip to Wittamer on Place du Grand Sablon in the city centre. You can buy a range of home made chocolate, waffles, Macaroons and more from... [Read more]

Easter in Brussels

Easter in Brussels
In Belgium it’s sometimes said that the Bells of Rome bring the Easter Eggs. The story goes that the bells of every church leave for Rome on “Silent Saturday” or “Stille Zaterdag” in Dutch, before returning on Sunday with eggs… chocolate eggs hopefully.... [Read more]

Brussels Winter Wonderland

Brussels Winter Wonderland
Brussels this December really is the place for the whole family to be.  While there is no doubting that the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is great family fun, it pales in comparison with Winter Wonders in Brussels. Taking place right in the heart of Brussels – the Place Sainte... [Read more]

Little Christmas Break to Brussels

Little Christmas Break to Brussels
On the last weekend in November a group of sleepy bloggers meet at our usual meeting place under the clock at St Pancras for our final Little Break of the year to the Christmas market in Brussels. After a leisurely breakfast on the Eurostar we arrived in St Pancras and headed to... [Read more]